Leadership

List of 8 members.

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  Leanne Messer 

  Head of School

  lmesser@hp-schools.org

  Bio

  Mrs. Leanne Messer joined Hyde Park Schools in 2014 as the Head of Schools. A strong and proven leader, Mrs. Messer brings over 20 years of educational, administrative, and classroom experience to Hyde Park. A 1985 graduate of Texas Wesleyan College, Mrs. Messer received her Bachelor of Science degree in biology and her teaching certification. She also holds a Master of Arts in Educational Administration from the University of New Mexico and a Juris Doctor from Georgia State University College of Law. Mrs. Messer practiced law in Georgia, where she specialized in insurance litigation and child advocacy. Mrs. Messer came to Hyde Park from Landmark Christian School in Fairburn, Georgia having served as the high school principal and interim head of school. Mrs. Messer and her husband Steve are the parents of two sons.
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  Melissa Butler 

  CFO

  mbutler@hp-schools.org
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  Dr. Chris Coy 

  High School Principal

  ccoy@hp-schools.org

  Bio

  Dr. Christopher Coy joined the Hyde Park team as High School Principal in 2015. Dr. Coy's roots at Hyde Park are strong, having served as a teacher, coach, and administrator at HP from 2006-2012. In addition to his prior service at Hyde Park, Dr. Coy served as the Assistant Principal at Rouse High School in Leander ISD and as an Associate Principal at Hutto High School. Dr. Coy is known for his strong relational skills with students, parents, and staff, for his structured and fair disciplinary procedures, and for his desire to spiritually equip our students and staff to pursue Christ in their daily decisions. Dr. Coy received his Undergraduate and Master in Education Degrees from Lamar University and his Doctorate in Education from The University of Mary-Hardin Baylor. He and his wife Heather are the proud parents of three boys.
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  Cathleen Eclarinal 

  Elementary/Middle School Principal

  ceclarinal@hp-schools.org

  Bio

  Cathleen Eclarinal joined Hyde Park in 2014 as the Elementary and Middle School Principal.  She brings more than 20 years of experience in education in grades PreK through 8th, both in the classroom and in administration. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Houston and her Masters of Education in Academic Educational Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. Her expertise and heart lies in practicing servant leadership with a goal toward developing dynamic learning environments, building positive school culture, developing partnerships with families, implementing high-quality professional development for faculty, and nurturing the spiritual development of every child.  She most recently served as the Director of Social Emotional Learning for Grades 1-12 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School. Mrs. Eclarinal and her husband Rommel have two sons.
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  Kammy West 

  Director of Admissions

  kwest@hp-schools.org
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  Steve Shaver 

  Director of Spiritual Life

  sshaver@hp-schools.org

  Bio

  Steve joined the Hyde Park Staff as the Director of Spiritual Life and Christian Studies in January, 2015. Steve brings 30 years of ministry experience to Hyde Park, having served in the Church, in non-profit ministries, and in Christian Schools. His passions and skills are in relational discipleship, biblical studies, leadership development, and mobilizing people to serve. Steve received a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the University of North Texas, and a Master of Arts in Christian Education from Southwestern Seminary. Steve and his wife Jillynn have two boys, an HP graduate and a current HPHS student.
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  Bruce Consier 

  Director of Athletics & Transportation, Women's Varsity Basketball

  Bconsier@hp-schools.org

  Bio

  With a career-long commitment to Christian education, Bruce Consier joined the Hyde Park Community in July 2015 after 20 years at Phoenix Christian (AZ). Coach Consier served for more than a decade as the K-12 Athletic Director.  Mr. Consier's 30-year career also includes coaching at the varsity level for two schools in Fort Worth and two in Phoenix.  During his time at Phoenix Christian, the athletics programs flourished with eight state championship games, three state titles and twelve regional championships. Mr. Consier took the Phoenix Christian girls basketball program to playoffs 10 of the last 11 years culminating in a 2015 State Championship.  Bruce is a graduate of Grand Canyon University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also a Certified Athletic Administrator by the National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS).  He has been married to Brenda for 33 years, and they have three sons.
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  Ann Rich 

  Director of Educational Technology

  arich@hp-schools.org

  Bio

  Mrs. Rich joined HP in 2015 as the Education Technology Coordinator & Instructional Coach. She brings 10+ years of experience teaching and coaching children and adult communities, specifically in the realm of instructional technology. Supported by a Masters of Education from Texas State and a BA in Experiential Education, she brings extensive knowledge of effectual technology and classroom practices, student differentiation, data analysis, and teacher/student mentorship. Mrs. Rich loves supporting the Panthers with her daughters, Riley and Reyce, and her husband Greg.